United Colleges Group - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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The quality of education Requires Improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires Improvement
Adult learning programmes Good
Education programmes for young people Requires Improvement
Provision for learners with high needs Requires Improvement
Apprenticeships Good
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University Application Support: Staff support learners to apply to university and provide advice on career options.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Staff ensure apprentices know about various specialisms and roles in other sectors.
Career Advice and Guidance: Learners receive helpful advice and are clear about their next steps.
Policies and Procedures: Leaders have robust policies ensuring learner safety through rigorous training.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: DSLs are suitably trained with local risk understanding.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Learners feel safe and know who to report concerns to.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Leaders provided sports clubs and art activities, but many learners are unaware.
Work Experience/Internships: Few meaningful work experience placements; plans for later placements are not yet confirmed.
Academic Performance: Too many learners do not achieve their qualifications, outcomes vary by programme.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers introduced more frequent assessments to resolve gaps in knowledge.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Learners demonstrate good conduct and are motivated, but punctuality needs improvement.
Academic Performance: Many young people complete qualifications, needing further enhancement.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Managers use data effectively to support underperforming areas.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders implemented professional development for teachers leading to improved engagement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Observations and quality assurance activities guide frequent teacher training.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders struggle to recruit and retain teachers, impacting education quality.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers use sequencing to help learners build on knowledge gradually.
Strengths/Challenges: Newly recruited staff lack experience in high needs provision, impacting support quality.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inconsistent use of teaching techniques and feedback impacts learner understanding.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers provide effective feedback though lesson planning varies.
STEM Facilities: Learners value industry-standard facilities like mixing desks and sensory spaces.
Study Areas/Libraries: Learners have access to quiet learning zones across all campuses.
School Culture and Ethos: Inclusive environment with respect for diversity, but inconsistency in curriculum quality.
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United Colleges Group is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Greater London, London.

from age 16-99 yr.

81.50% of students completing their main study programme.

This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.

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The Best Vocational College in Central London is City of Westminster College. We are pleased to be the first choice for pupils from all over Greater London because of our "Good" Ofsted rating. Annual national competitions and events like WorldSkills and London Citizens are attended by our pupils. Students can learn a lot about City of Westminster College by attending open days. We have cutting-edge facilities and a learning atmosphere that has won awards. A multi-sensory space is available on our Maida Vale Campus for students with special needs and learning challenges.
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Phase of Education 16 Plus (Sixth Form) 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
Type Colleges Colleges
Snobe grade
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Ofset report Requires Improvement Good
Age range 16-99 16-99
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio - -
Proficient Math - -
Proficient Read - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE - -
Grade 5 or above A Level 0.00% -
Day Fees - -
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A level exam result

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A level Result School LA England
Average points 18.02 31.14 29.99
Average grade D- - -
Average points (Best 3) 18.15 30.71 29.55
Average Grade (Best 3) D- - -
AAB or higher 0.00% 18.12% 13.64%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 1332 196 201
Students staying in education 45% 72.07% 58.59%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 3.5% 6.08%
Students entering employment 18% 10.71% 21.14%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 21% 8.86% 9.05%

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A level Result School LA England
Average points 25.57 34.37 33.4
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 25.35 33.23 32.48
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 22.96% 17.69%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 1942 259 248
Students staying in education 53% 72.92% 60.66%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 2.85% 5%
Students entering employment 12% 5.54% 17.72%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 19% 11% 10.7%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

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A level Result School LA England
Average points 20.41 31.38 29.38
Average grade D - -
Average points (Best 3) 20.53 1 30.34 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) D - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 17.92% 13.04%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 1200 205 231
Students staying in education 48% 73.18% 57.28%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 2.36% 7.78%
Students entering employment 13% 9.64% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 18% 8.64% 8.8%

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A level Result School LA England
Average points 20.25 1 31.07 29.02
Average grade D - -
Average points (Best 3) 21.49 7 29.08 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) D - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 16.11% 13.34%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 4 3 3
Students staying in education 87 10.45% 31.48%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 1.09% 5.54%
Students entering employment 14% 3.36% 15.8%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 8.36% 4.22%

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A level Result School LA England
Average points 21.92 28.04 26.73
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 28.57 29.67 27.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 17.89% 12.63%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 7 2 3
Students staying in education 122 22% 36.22%
Students entering apprenticeships 7% 1.22% 6.37%
Students entering employment 18% 10.56% 20.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 4.78% 4.23%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
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Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
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